A comparison of the abuse experiences of male and female adults molested as children
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A survey of 365 adults, who were molested as children, attempted to find differences in the molestation experiences between boys and girls. Results show that equal numbers of boys and girls were molested by their natural fathers. Stepfathers tended to molest girls, whereas boys were more likely to be molested by family friends. The mean age for the start of the molestation experience was 7.65 for boys and 7.6 years for girls. Molestation lasted an average of 3.91 years for boys and 5.6 years for girls.
Publication Name: Journal of Family Violence
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0885-7482
Year: 1992
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Abuse among African African elderly
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Information on elder abuse in the black population is scarce. Black people have traditionally relied on informal networks for help rather than on government services. This network may be responsible for a low rate of elder abuse among blacks. However, as changes in black communities occur because of drugs, economic conditions and other factors affecting the larger American society, these support networks in families and neighborhoods may weaken resulting in increased elder abuse.
Publication Name: Journal of Family Violence
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0885-7482
Year: 1992
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Cognitive-behavioral group treatment for male spouse abusers
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The results of two behavioral-cognitive treatment programs for male spouse abusers showed a high rate of success. In the treatment program, characteristics of male abusers were identified and specific interventions were applied. The first program focused on lowering levels of guilt tendency and enhancing group conformity. The second program was aimed at developing communication skills, problem solving and changing sex attitudes and practices.
Publication Name: Journal of Family Violence
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0885-7482
Year: 1992
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